Salvia viscosa

This hardy perennial is found in Israel and Lebanon, but has also naturalised in Italy! The flowers are very small, and the plant can appear to be very insignificant. On close inspection, the flowers can be seen to contain every shade of red and pink. I hope that Peter's photo will illustrate the beauty of the flowers. From rough, basal foliage, flowering stems will be about 2 ft. tall. Blooming commences in June, and with regular deadheading, will continue until September. It often seeds around...though no hybrids have been found here.